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  • Faze Editor Lorraine and her date for the night. Lorraine's dress was a huge hit. It came from Pam Chorley's FashionCrimes on Queen Street. width:309;;height:480
  • The fantastic Robin Kerbel and our favourite photographer working the event, Maddy! We need some of her shots here! width:306;;height:480
  • Honorary Chairs Luba Sittler and her husband Darryl (still probably the best known and loved Toronto Maple Leaf!) width:336;;height:480
  • Lorraine having her name recorded into the camera. A full length photo of Lorraine and her gown (this one by Pam Chorley) ended up in the newpapers for the 4th year in a row! width:307;;height:480
  • The President and CEO of the Brazilian Ball, Ivan de Souza. An absolutely charming gentleman, fully embracing the Baroque theme of the evening.<br /> width:284;;height:480
  • A few Brazilian beauties came up to the pre-event VIP party to give us a little taste of the amazing parade we'd see later in the evening. width:317;;height:480
  • A few Brazilian beauties came up to the pre-event VIP party to give us a little taste of the amazing parade we'd see later in the evening. Maddy K working the camera in the background! ;) width:402;;height:480
  • Lorraine with the legendary Mississauga mayor of 32 years, Hazel McCallion (two months after her 90th birthday! Wow!) width:306;;height:480
  • A beautiful guest wearing a beautiful gown. width:219;;height:480
  • Everyone was having fun with fashion, which is a big part of the Brazilian Ball's charm. width:320;;height:480
  • A happy guest! width:240;;height:480
  • Miss Brazil Canada width:264;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball is truly the most wonderful event in Canada to see gorgeous dresses (and costumes...wait until the parade!) width:372;;height:480
  • Lots of friendly volunteers helped make the night a success. width:640;;height:479
  • Lorraine with friend, musician, event promoter, Chocolate Ball Impresario and more...Joey Cee! width:360;;height:480
  • Girls just wanna have fun! width:360;;height:480
  • Three key, and lovely, ladies who help make the evening run smoothly every year. width:360;;height:480
  • More happy guests getting ready to sit down for dinner! width:326;;height:480
  • The decor for the Brazilian Ball is always stunning, and this massive statue is evidence this year was another breaktaking success. width:360;;height:480
  • Look at those centrepieces! width:640;;height:409
  • A little opening parade before dinner, hinting at the festivities to come later. width:640;;height:450
  • Strike a pose! width:287;;height:480
  • Dinnertime! A beautifully presented fish dish (for the non-meat eaters). width:604;;height:480
  • And....let the show begin. The ballroom turns into a Rio Carnaval street parade. width:640;;height:452
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! width:640;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! width:336;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! width:360;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! width:640;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! width:561;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! width:588;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! We can still hear the samba music in our ears! width:397;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! Featuring a former Miss Canada, although nearly all the other participants are flown up from Brazil along with the floats. width:333;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! width:382;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! width:629;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! width:400;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! width:360;;height:480
  • Okay, we're thinking they stole this gal from the Victoria's Secret show. width:386;;height:480
  • We assume the floats are heavy, thus requiring stunning musculature from the guys and gals pulling them. width:599;;height:480
  • Even the band hit the parade route. width:628;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! width:401;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! width:331;;height:480
  • All aboard! The Love Float! width:434;;height:480
  • Part of the love themed float! Yes, Brazilians are generally quite comfortable with their bodies. :) width:360;;height:480
  • One of the more elaborate floats, with a space ship, a reptilian alien and course a beautiful almost naked Brazilian gal. width:624;;height:480
  • The Black Swan. width:640;;height:471
  • The Black Swan. width:633;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! width:461;;height:480
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! width:640;;height:475
  • The Brazilian Ball Carnaval parade! width:592;;height:480
  • The customary last dancer, holding a tribute to the founder of the Brazilian Ball, Anna Maria de Souza. width:640;;height:434
  • Always fascinated by the commotion backstage as the floats rolll off the floor and the pros direct and dismantle the floats. width:393;;height:480
  • Waiting for the crane to take her down from her float. width:356;;height:480
  • 7 foot tall lizard man! In his bare lizard feet! width:228;;height:480
  • Young guest Genevieve Roch-Decter posing backstage! width:480;;height:480
  • Young guest Genevieve Roch-Decter posing backstage! width:380;;height:480
  • And now...the party kicks into another gear as the guests and the Brazilian dancers all take to the Rio streets! width:360;;height:480
  • Lorraine and lizard dude. width:368;;height:480
  • Lots of great photo opps for guests. width:640;;height:480
  • Beautiful guys and girls! width:360;;height:480
  • Everyone danced and danced and danced! width:360;;height:480
  • Three beautiful ladies! width:360;;height:480
  • Superstar photographer Maddy K! width:342;;height:480
  • Yes, the boys were fit. width:640;;height:480
  • Two CEOs! Lorraine from Faze and Ivan De Souza, the wonderful man in charge of the Brazilian Ball. width:360;;height:480
  • Hanging with boys from Brazil. Wow, what can we say. width:640;;height:480
  • Beautiful guys and girls! width:604;;height:480
  • Lorraine showing off her gown! And love how it matches the purpley confetti on the floor, as if they were falling off her dress! width:326;;height:480
  • Beautiful guys and girls! width:360;;height:480
  • Spiderman! width:550;;height:480
  • Again, those amazing table centrepieces... width:640;;height:380
  • The samba band was tireless and played for hours! width:640;;height:413
  • A charming couple! width:337;;height:480
  • A charming couple! width:317;;height:480
  • Two exotic beauties at the end of another fantastic Brazilian Ball. width:360;;height:480
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